Two gunmen forced their way into a South Jamaica home on Thursday, then tied up their victims before stealing cash and jewelry, police reported.
The home invasion occurred just before 2:10 p.m. at a home on 113th Road between Farmers Boulevard and 194th Street.
According to authorities, the male suspects smashed through the door and confronted the two residents, a 70-year-old man and a 30-year-old man. The perpetrators reportedly tied up the victims and covered their heads with sheets.
One of the gunmen then pistol-whipped the 30-year-old victim, police said.
The bandits then removed an assortment of rings and watches as well as a sum of cash before fleeing through a backyard. They were last observed running westbound toward Farmers Boulevard, law enforcement sources said.
Officers from the 113th Precinct and EMS units responded to calls about the robbery. The 30-year-old victim was removed to Jamaica Hospital with minor injuries.
An investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information regarding the incident or the suspects’ whereabouts is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish speakers, dial 888-57-PISTA), visit their website or send a text message to 274637 (CRIMES), then enter TIP577. All calls and messages are kept confidential.
